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AMD A8440 manual available for free PDF download: Builder's Manual
AMD A8440 Builder's Manual (55 pages)
Opteron Processor-Based Servers and Workstations
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AMD
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Computer Hardware
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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List of Tables
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Revision History
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Builder's Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based 30925 Rev. 3.04 February
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Chapter 1 AMD Opteron™ Processor Key Architectural Features
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The AMD64 Architecture
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Figure 1. AMD Opteron™ Processor Architecture
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Hypertransport™ Technology
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Integrated DDR DRAM Memory Controller
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Chapter 2 Validated Server Program (VSP)
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Value Proposition
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Design Methodology for the VSP Platform
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Platform Description
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Model A2210 1U/2P-Based on the AMD Opteron™ 200-Series Processor
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4P Model A8440-Based on the AMD Opteron 800-Series Processor
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Figure 2. Model A2210 1U/2P Rack Server
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Figure 3. Model A8440 4U/4P Rack Server
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Not yet a Member of VSP
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Chapter 3 AMD Opteron™ Processor-In-A-Box
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Figure 4. AMD64 Processor-In-A-Box
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Chapter 4 Heatsink Installation
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Heatsink Installation Procedure
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Figure 5. Retention Frame and Backplate for the AMD Opteron Processor Heatsink
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Figure 7. Motherboard Placed over Backplate
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Figure 6. Backplate Release Liner
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Figure 9. Retention Frame Screw Holes Aligned with Backplate Standoffs
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Figure 8. Ensure Proper Contact between Backplate and Motherboard
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Figure 11. Alignment Markers on Processor and Motherboard
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Figure 10. Tightening down the Retention Frame
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Figure 13. Plastic Cover over Thermal Interface Material
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Figure 12. Pushing Gently down on the Processor
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Figure 14. Heatsink Centered over Processor
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Figure 15. Heatsink Spring Clip
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Figure 16. Pushing Straight down on the Clip
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Figure 17. Correctly Installed Spring Clip
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Figure 19. Cam Lever Locked into Retention Frame
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Figure 18. Turning the Cam Lever
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Figure 20. Installed Heatsink
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Chapter 5 Hardware Considerations
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System Enclosures and Chassis Selection
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Basic System Enclosure Selection Guidelines
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Basic Chassis Selection Guidelines
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Figure 21. Desirable Airflow—Power Supply with Bottom Inlet
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Power Supply Considerations
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Figure 22. Undesirable Airflow—Power Supply with Front Inlet Only
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Power Supply Guidelines
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Server and Workstation Platform Power Supplies
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Table 1. Power Worksheet 1—Component Power
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Calculating System Power Consumption
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Table 2. Power Worksheet 2—Total Watts
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Thermal Solution
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AMD Opteron™ Processor Thermal Solution Guidelines
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Thermally Tested Populated Chassis Server Solutions for AMD Opteron Processor
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Memory Guidelines for AMD Opteron Processor-Based Systems
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AMD Opteron Processor Information
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Table 3. AMD Opteron™ Processor Series and Model Numbers
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AMD Chipset Information
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AMD-8000™ Series Chipset
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Graphics and Storage
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AMD Opteron Processor Utilities and Updates
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AMD-8000 Series Chipset Drivers
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Table 5. Linux Drivers for the AMD-8000 Series of Chipset Components
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Chapter 6 EMI Reduction Techniques
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EMI Emission Standards
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AMD Opteron Processor-Based System Builder EMI Reduction Techniques
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Appendix A AMD Opteron™ Processor-Based System Build Procedure
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Appendix Bfaqs
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AMD Opteron™ Processor Faqs
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Validated Server Program Faqs
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